Hurricane Katrina Response Evaluated by Philanthropists
The Times-Picayune
By Katy Reckdahl
3/24/10
As the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches, philanthropists from around the country are gathered in New Orleans this week to determine where they succeeded and where they failed in responding to communities devastated by the storm. The conference — called “Katrina @ 5: Partners in Philanthropy” [...]
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Philanthropic Leaders Meet to Align Efforts, Seek Policy Changes, and Strengthen Impact
International Business Times
3/22/10
More than 200 philanthropic leaders, foundation executives, and staff from 33 states and the District of Columbia convened in Washington, D.C., last week for the eighth annual Foundations on the Hill (FOTH), co-sponsored by the Council on Foundations and the Forum of [...]
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Victoria Foundation Wins International Award
Victoria News
3/21/10
The Victoria Foundation is a gold award winner for excellence in communication for its Vital Signs report, and annual “check up” on the vitality of communities. The award will be presented during the Council on Foundations’ annual conference in Denver, Colorado April 25-27.
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Giving More to Both Kids and [...]
Tue, March 23 2010 » Other » No Comments
Nonprofit Groups Foresee Tough Year
New York Times
By Stephanie Strom
3/21/10
A new survey of nonprofit groups suggests that this year will be as challenging for them as 2009, when many organizations suffered from declines in giving, delays in government payments and increased demand for their services.
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Austin Schools Host Ecology Pilot Program
The Post-Bulletin
By Kurt Nesbitt
3/19/10
The Austin, [...]
Mon, March 22 2010 » Other » No Comments
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